| Midfield 20:13 - Feb 1 with 3913 views | whiterock |
I'd be happy with a preferred 5 of Leon, Cork, Ki, Siggy and Routs but in case of injury / suspension / loss of form we have Leroy Fer.
We can alway drop Marv into the 10 slot in some matches should there be tired legs, we also have the option of a change of format to accommodate wingers. |  | | |  |
| Midfield on 20:17 - Feb 1 with 3054 views | Landore_Jack |
Are we lacking a creative midfielder? Someone who can pick a pass and thread the ball into the striker. |  |
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| Midfield on 20:19 - Feb 1 with 3041 views | whiterock |
| Midfield on 20:17 - Feb 1 by Landore_Jack |
Are we lacking a creative midfielder? Someone who can pick a pass and thread the ball into the striker. |
Possibly but I think Ki and Cork need to step up | | | |
| Midfield on 20:28 - Feb 1 with 2977 views | Al_Bundy |
Our midfield is extremely average to be fair. The standard of the premier league is ramping up and we are still standing still maybe for the right financial reasons.
Leon is well into his 30's now and was part of our Championship side along with the over hyped Routledge. Ki was average at Celtic and slightly above average at Sunderland on loan. Cork impressed at times at Burnley on loan then failed to get in Southampton's side. Siggy is class but his form is indifferent this season. Emnes is another journey man who should move on now we have Fer who was poor at both QPR and Norwich.
Punching massively above our weight this season even in the position we are in at the moment. | | | |
| Midfield on 20:38 - Feb 1 with 2900 views | AngelRangelQS |
| Midfield on 20:28 - Feb 1 by Al_Bundy |
Our midfield is extremely average to be fair. The standard of the premier league is ramping up and we are still standing still maybe for the right financial reasons.
Leon is well into his 30's now and was part of our Championship side along with the over hyped Routledge. Ki was average at Celtic and slightly above average at Sunderland on loan. Cork impressed at times at Burnley on loan then failed to get in Southampton's side. Siggy is class but his form is indifferent this season. Emnes is another journey man who should move on now we have Fer who was poor at both QPR and Norwich.
Punching massively above our weight this season even in the position we are in at the moment. |
Yeah a lot of work to be done in the summer, irrespective of what division we're in.
Let's just hope it's the premier league and we can attract people like Joe Allen |  | | |
| Midfield on 20:41 - Feb 1 with 2877 views | ItchySphincter |
| Midfield on 20:28 - Feb 1 by Al_Bundy |
Our midfield is extremely average to be fair. The standard of the premier league is ramping up and we are still standing still maybe for the right financial reasons.
Leon is well into his 30's now and was part of our Championship side along with the over hyped Routledge. Ki was average at Celtic and slightly above average at Sunderland on loan. Cork impressed at times at Burnley on loan then failed to get in Southampton's side. Siggy is class but his form is indifferent this season. Emnes is another journey man who should move on now we have Fer who was poor at both QPR and Norwich.
Punching massively above our weight this season even in the position we are in at the moment. |
I'd say, regardless of Leon's age, we have a very strong midfield. We could afford to lose Ki without weakening it significantly. What we have is functional and efficient for the way we want to play. |  |
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| Midfield on 20:44 - Feb 1 with 2867 views | Jango |
Now we've signed a decent striker and fer who can play anywhere across the midfield or number 10, i hope Routledge is nowhere near the starting 11. Creates and scores absolutely nothing with is not what someone playing his role is supposed to be doing | | | |
| Midfield on 21:01 - Feb 1 with 2806 views | bkjack |
| Midfield on 20:44 - Feb 1 by Jango |
Now we've signed a decent striker and fer who can play anywhere across the midfield or number 10, i hope Routledge is nowhere near the starting 11. Creates and scores absolutely nothing with is not what someone playing his role is supposed to be doing |
But runs his guts out takes one for the team works both flanks didn't watch the Everton game I take it | | | |
| Midfield on 21:17 - Feb 1 with 2775 views | Uxbridge |
Must admit, if we're looking at Dutch midfield filler, I'm at a loss why we went for Fer ahead of JdG. |  |
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| Midfield on 21:18 - Feb 1 with 2760 views | Landore_Jack |
| Midfield on 21:17 - Feb 1 by Uxbridge |
Must admit, if we're looking at Dutch midfield filler, I'm at a loss why we went for Fer ahead of JdG. |
JDG is not match fit. He is still recovering from his op. [Post edited 1 Feb 2016 21:19]
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| Midfield on 21:21 - Feb 1 with 2727 views | Uxbridge |
| Midfield on 21:18 - Feb 1 by Landore_Jack |
JDG is not match fit. He is still recovering from his op. [Post edited 1 Feb 2016 21:19]
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I'd back him to get up to our speed quicker than Fer.
It's only a loan so I'm not criticising him, but I'd have preferred a different option. | |
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| Midfield on 21:26 - Feb 1 with 2694 views | awayjack |
| Midfield on 20:28 - Feb 1 by Al_Bundy |
Our midfield is extremely average to be fair. The standard of the premier league is ramping up and we are still standing still maybe for the right financial reasons.
Leon is well into his 30's now and was part of our Championship side along with the over hyped Routledge. Ki was average at Celtic and slightly above average at Sunderland on loan. Cork impressed at times at Burnley on loan then failed to get in Southampton's side. Siggy is class but his form is indifferent this season. Emnes is another journey man who should move on now we have Fer who was poor at both QPR and Norwich.
Punching massively above our weight this season even in the position we are in at the moment. |
Yup. Most premier teams have strengthened midfield over last couple of seasons and we've at best stayed still. Fer will not help. |  | | |
| Midfield on 22:18 - Feb 1 with 2625 views | whiterock |
benchwarmer is Fer, same as deGuz
Instead of rinsing him on here before he's played a minute, let's do the dance | | | |
| Midfield on 22:25 - Feb 1 with 2599 views | awayjack |
Fair enough. Score one from the bench in his first few matches and we'll be singing his praises. | | | |
| Midfield on 22:31 - Feb 1 with 2551 views | Jango |
| Midfield on 21:01 - Feb 1 by bkjack |
But runs his guts out takes one for the team works both flanks didn't watch the Everton game I take it |
Yes I did watch the Everton game. There's no doubting his effort but I'm sorry, when you're playing his position in the premier league then you need to be able to do more than just run. He doesn't score and he doesn't assist. Gomis has taken a lot of stick and rightly so but Routledge Is just as bad | | | |
| Midfield on 22:45 - Feb 1 with 2497 views | midswan |
| Midfield on 22:31 - Feb 1 by Jango |
Yes I did watch the Everton game. There's no doubting his effort but I'm sorry, when you're playing his position in the premier league then you need to be able to do more than just run. He doesn't score and he doesn't assist. Gomis has taken a lot of stick and rightly so but Routledge Is just as bad |
Hardly anyone has scored or made assists this season... | | | |
| Midfield on 22:49 - Feb 1 with 2484 views | LeonisGod |
| Midfield on 20:44 - Feb 1 by Jango |
Now we've signed a decent striker and fer who can play anywhere across the midfield or number 10, i hope Routledge is nowhere near the starting 11. Creates and scores absolutely nothing with is not what someone playing his role is supposed to be doing |
Completely different sorts of players, so there's no way Fer will be taking Rout's spot (and not should he). |  | | |
| Midfield on 22:49 - Feb 1 with 2483 views | JackSomething |
| Midfield on 20:28 - Feb 1 by Al_Bundy |
Our midfield is extremely average to be fair. The standard of the premier league is ramping up and we are still standing still maybe for the right financial reasons.
Leon is well into his 30's now and was part of our Championship side along with the over hyped Routledge. Ki was average at Celtic and slightly above average at Sunderland on loan. Cork impressed at times at Burnley on loan then failed to get in Southampton's side. Siggy is class but his form is indifferent this season. Emnes is another journey man who should move on now we have Fer who was poor at both QPR and Norwich.
Punching massively above our weight this season even in the position we are in at the moment. |
Easy to turn that around. Leon was not expected to figure much this season, but has been invaluable in a crisis. Not arguing that we need a long term successor though.
Routledge wasn't part of our Championship midfield, has been a great servant and is underrated by a section of our support.
Ki was brilliant for us last season and Cork was superb after signing in January. Siggy is suffering because Gomis' game does not suit him like Bony's did and Emnes covers a variety of positions at a minimal cost, to be used in the case of emergency.
Fer is unlikely to play much, but may become one of those players who shines here after doing poorly elsewhere.
This 'extremely average' midfield was superb last year and it seems far more likely to me that our struggles this season can be put down to not adequately replacing Bony and Monk's struggles. |  |
| You know, Hobbes, some days even my lucky rocket ship underpants don't help. |
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| Midfield on 22:54 - Feb 1 with 2469 views | AngelRangelQS |
| Midfield on 22:49 - Feb 1 by LeonisGod |
Completely different sorts of players, so there's no way Fer will be taking Rout's spot (and not should he). |
I think Routledge has been one of our best ever signings, certainly one of the most underrated but what's he done this season? No goals? Any assists?
Personally if they're going two up front then it should be Ayew and Paloschi followed by Gomis. Routledge is an excellent squad player but I don't think he has a 'spot' in our team | | | |
| Midfield on 23:04 - Feb 1 with 2446 views | Uxbridge |
| Midfield on 22:49 - Feb 1 by JackSomething |
Easy to turn that around. Leon was not expected to figure much this season, but has been invaluable in a crisis. Not arguing that we need a long term successor though.
Routledge wasn't part of our Championship midfield, has been a great servant and is underrated by a section of our support.
Ki was brilliant for us last season and Cork was superb after signing in January. Siggy is suffering because Gomis' game does not suit him like Bony's did and Emnes covers a variety of positions at a minimal cost, to be used in the case of emergency.
Fer is unlikely to play much, but may become one of those players who shines here after doing poorly elsewhere.
This 'extremely average' midfield was superb last year and it seems far more likely to me that our struggles this season can be put down to not adequately replacing Bony and Monk's struggles. |
Nutshell,
We're not short in central midfield, and we still have plenty of quality. For me our flanks are the real area we need to strengthen, but ultimately our squad is slightly unbalanced. Needs to be a turnover but we've got plenty to work on. | |
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| Midfield on 23:13 - Feb 1 with 2397 views | AngelRangelQS |
| Midfield on 23:04 - Feb 1 by Uxbridge |
Nutshell,
We're not short in central midfield, and we still have plenty of quality. For me our flanks are the real area we need to strengthen, but ultimately our squad is slightly unbalanced. Needs to be a turnover but we've got plenty to work on. |
Looks like the whole idea of playing with width has been abandoned.
I actually think the centre of midfield is quite weak. Ki blows hot and cold from one season to the next, Cork is a decent squad player, a solid defensive midfielder but quite limited IMO and hopeless on the right of the diamond as he cant do anything going forward. Britton is quality but I worry about him playing every week. Gylfi is quality though - hopefully he can end the season strongly. | | | |
| Midfield on 01:35 - Feb 2 with 2304 views | Zut_Alors |
Should have signed Tom Carrol. He was clearly a talented boy and results were excellent when he was in the side. Pretty sure we could have had him for less than 5 million, too. |  | | |
| Midfield on 03:09 - Feb 2 with 2268 views | dameedna |
| Midfield on 20:44 - Feb 1 by Jango |
Now we've signed a decent striker and fer who can play anywhere across the midfield or number 10, i hope Routledge is nowhere near the starting 11. Creates and scores absolutely nothing with is not what someone playing his role is supposed to be doing |
Routledge came close to scoring in a few games recently
Games I recall we won against the odds
He puts in a shift and is winning tackles
He has been close to perfect recently |  | | |
| Midfield on 04:03 - Feb 2 with 2250 views | Hip |
| Midfield on 01:35 - Feb 2 by Zut_Alors |
Should have signed Tom Carrol. He was clearly a talented boy and results were excellent when he was in the side. Pretty sure we could have had him for less than 5 million, too. |
I'm sure they'll take a look in the summer. He's on the last six months of his contract if i'm not mistaken. | | | |
| Midfield on 05:49 - Feb 2 with 2221 views | Jango |
| Midfield on 03:09 - Feb 2 by dameedna |
Routledge came close to scoring in a few games recently
Games I recall we won against the odds
He puts in a shift and is winning tackles
He has been close to perfect recently |
Exactly, came close! He never takes his chances, never sets any up! He's being playing in a front 2 for a large part of he season and done nothing! We've got paloschi Ayew and siggy to play a front 3 now with fer and Gomis who can come in and play. Routledge is a championship standard player at best without doubt. Tries his best but he's nowher near good enough. | | | |
| Midfield on 06:37 - Feb 2 with 2203 views | jack247 |
| Midfield on 05:49 - Feb 2 by Jango |
Exactly, came close! He never takes his chances, never sets any up! He's being playing in a front 2 for a large part of he season and done nothing! We've got paloschi Ayew and siggy to play a front 3 now with fer and Gomis who can come in and play. Routledge is a championship standard player at best without doubt. Tries his best but he's nowher near good enough. |
I'd imagine he will be on the bench now we have signed Paloschi. He can be excellent on his day and he has never been a striker. As you say, his end product is nowhere near good enough though | | | |
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